Financial Analyst, FP&A

Curtin Marine Transportation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision

Disability & Life

401(k) match

Professional development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Curtin Maritime is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will model financial scenarios, provide insights to drive costs optimization, and partner with the FP&A Senior Manager to enhance reporting.

Strong communication with internal customers and cross-functional teams is essential. Required: a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance/economics, 2–4 years in FP&A or corporate finance, and CPA or master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or similar role.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or master’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights
• Prepare periodic financial reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Track and publish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards for monitoring
• Provide operations and leadership with variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and profitability
• Work with business segments to provide financial reporting and guidance
• Support the evaluation of capital expenditures, and cost optimization initiatives
• Assist in market analysis and financial risk assessments
• Support process improvements to accounting and financial processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Provide ad hoc financial products to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with process improvement teams to automate and enhance financial operations

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

KPIs & dashboards

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics

CPA certification

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our three pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence, and the proof is in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has delivered quality maritime solutions to customers around the world.

Why Curtin Maritime

Curtin Maritime is a founder-owned, private equity-backed company with entrepreneurial roots and a rapidly growing presence in marine transportation, offshore vessel operations, and marine construction. Our customers include some of the world’s largest maritime, aerospace, and defense companies, and our Long Beach operations are at the center of it all.

Objective/Summary

The FP&A Analyst will support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis in addition to providing financial insights that will drive business decisions, optimize costs, and support overall company growth. Financial modeling skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively is a must. They will partner with the FP&A Senior Manager to maintain and enhance financial reporting and will work closely with internal customers, and report financial data accurately

Responsibilities

• Support the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights
• Prepare periodic financial reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Track and publish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards for monitoring
• Provide operations and leadership with variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and profitability
• Work with business segments to provide financial reporting and guidance
• Support the evaluation of capital expenditures, and cost optimization initiatives
• Assist in market analysis and financial risk assessments
• Support process improvements to accounting and financial processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Provide ad hoc financial products to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with process improvement teams to automate and enhance financial operations

Certifications and Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or similar role
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or master’s degree strongly preferred

Aptitude

• Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting and financial principles and practices
• Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, in a busy office environment
• Desire to get it right combined with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• This is primarily a sedentary role
• Vision or correctible vision to 20/20

Travel Requirements

• Up to 15%

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that supports your whole life and career:

• $0-premium medical options for you and your family, plus a company HSA contribution of up to $2,000
• Company-paid dental and vision for employees, with 90% paid for dependents
• Company-paid short-term disability, life, and AD&D
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
• Annual professional development allowance to support your growth and career path
• Voluntary life, FSAs, Aflac supplemental plans, and pet insurance
• Benefits start the first of the month after 30 days

Curtin Maritimeis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.